FAQs For Attestation and Apostille Process and Its Documentation

Apostille Attestation Services | FAQ on Apostille, Document Attestation

There is some common questionnaire about Apostille attestation, document attestation, and other attestation services. As many people have confused regarding Attestation and Apostil process. This article gives them relevant information. This aims to clear all doubts & problems regarding the matter. Some common FAQs that client inquires about are as below:

FAQ on Apostille Attestation

Q When Do I Need Apostille And What It Means?

It is the process of legalization of documents for foreign visits. The process includes certification done by a designated authorized department. It is done as per the specifications of the foreign country. A country that participates in the Hague convention requires Apostille. Right now around 118 countries have participated in the Hague convention.

Q If I Have Already Done The HRD And MEA Attestation Do I Require It Again?

No, if you have already had attestation done from HRD or MEA the applicant does not have to apply again. Since it is done for a lifetime as the document has already been authenticated now. You only require attestation from the embassy for the country you are applying.

FAQ on Document Attestation

Q What Does Hague Convention Means?

Hague Convention abduction is a multilateral treaty. All know, document verification takes time. It is a hectic and tedious job so to make it less hectic nations joined hands together and formed Hague convention. It is formed in the year 1961. Companies under this convention do not need embassy attestation.

Q Why Attestation Is Done And What Does This Term Mean?

The process of checking the authenticity of original documents by fixing the signature of the verification department. It is a universal process i.e. required for every person who wants to visit abroad, whichever country you belong to (India, Sri Lanka, USA)

Q What Is The Process Involved In Document Attestation From India?

The first step in this process is the submission of a Xerox of the passport with the original documents. Required documents may differ from country to country and attested as per the country u wish to travel to.

1. Home department of state
2. Notary
3. Ministry of External Affairs

The method will depend upon the rules and regulations of the foreign country. For example, attestation of documents for UAE needs to additional steps like UAE Embassy in the country you belong and after this, it further undergoes to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in UAE (MOFA) for authentification.

Q What Should I Do If My Documents Are Laminated?

In the case of laminated documents, you first remove the lamination of the document. It is because stamps put over laminated documents are not valid. There are some countries that require an attestation stamp at the backside of the documents, hence the removal of the lamination becomes necessary.

Q How Do You Ensure The Safety Of the Original Document?
We understand your concerns about your original documents and we know how important the documents are, therefore at PEC our professionals and highly vetted team take care of your original documents, and we take every measure to keep safe and privacy of your documents.

Q How Does One Ensure His/Her Original Documents Safety?

We know that you are concerned about document safety therefore our highly vetted team of professionals at PEC take care of your original documents. We take every needful step to keep the privacy of your documents.

Q How Much Cost And Time is Needed For the Complete Attestation Process Needs?

The process depends upon the type of country you are visiting. Cost and time both depend upon the country type as each country has its own time and structure of fees. You can also ask to your attestation expert at the time of application.

Q What Documents Do I Need  For an Employment Visa?

However, this depends upon the nature and the category of employment. Normally only the highest quality education is required to be attested for an employment visa.

Q What Document Do I Need For a Student Visa?

The applicant for a student visa first goes to HRD department for the verification of the educational document. All education documents such as certificates and mark sheets are required for  higher  education in abroad.

Q Do I Require To Attest My Documents If I Have Done It Before?

You do not have to do it again since it is done; you only require attestation from the embassy for the country you are applying.

Q If I Am Applying For Employment Visa What All Document Do I Need?

However, the employer should first confirm this as it depends upon the nature and the category of the employment for which the applicant applied. Normally only the highest qualification education document is required to be attested for the employment visa.

Q What All Document Needed, If I Am Applying For The Student Visa?

For student visa, the applicant has to apply to HRD department for the verification of educational document. As all educational certificates and mark sheets like 10th and 12th are needed for higher education purpose abroad. For more detail read HRD attestation for Educational documents
 

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